Suicide: A Way "Out"

Suicide is one of many effects of bullying and is very common among teenagers. The reason behind a teenagers suicide can be very complicated. Most reasons behind suicide of teens is because of the frustration and hopelessness of bullying and every day life. 60% of all suicides are in the US are committed with a gun. Overdosing is also a very common way of suicide. Suicide is the third cause of death among young people from 15-24. There are about 4,400 deaths from suicide a year.Suicide that results from suicide can be from any type of bullying, such as physical bullying, emotional bullying, cyberbullying, and sexting.Some warning signs of suicide are:* Signs of depression such as ongoing sadness, withdrawal from other people, losing interest in their favorite activities, or trouble sleeping and eating* Talking about or showing an interest in death and/or dying* Participating in dangerous or harmful activities, substance abuse, or self injury* Giving away their favorite possessions and saying goodbye to loved ones* Saying or expressing that they cant handle things anymore* Making comments that things would be better without them If someone you know is showing some of these signs try to help them or go to and adult.